{"id":655,"date":"2026-02-09T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sjs.sputs.com\/wordpress\/?p=655"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:46:52","slug":"2026-day-18-milford-track-pompolona-lodge-to-quintin-lodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sjs.sputs.com\/wordpress\/2026\/02\/09\/2026-day-18-milford-track-pompolona-lodge-to-quintin-lodge\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Day 18 Milford Track: Pompolona Lodge to Quintin Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

February 9, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Map: Day 18<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This day was the most challenging part of the hike since it involved a steep climb to MacKinnon Pass and then an even steeper drop downhill to Quintin Lodge, for 9 total miles of hiking. Fortunately the weather cooperated and it was a gorgeous day with sunny clear skies. Although this photo doesn't show it, the view out the window from our room at the Pompolona Lodge was lovely with mountains and waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pompolona Lodge room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Before starting the hike for the day, I had a few moments to walk around the lodge and take some photos. The view from the deck was similar to the view from our room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View from the deck at Pompolona Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pompolona Lodge lounge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pompolona Lodge dining room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Close to the start of the hike was a bridge with a limit of 1 person at a time to cross. This alone forced us to spread out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graham and Heinrich crossing the bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first few miles were relatively easy with a gradual climb through mostly open terrain. Waterfalls continued to be everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Waterfall views along the trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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St. Quintin falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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